Black Daddy Gang

About Us

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Black Daddy Gang is a movement of active, present Black fathers and father figures. We reclaim Black, Daddy, and Gang to stand for pride, leadership, and unity. Through mentorship, brotherhood, and visibility, we’re changing the narrative on Black fatherhood — one dad at a time.
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They gave us labels. We gave them new meaning. 

Black — not less than. Our culture. Our crown. 
Daddy — not absent. A leader, a hero, a constant. 
Gang — not danger. A brotherhood with one mission: show up. 

Black Daddy Gang started as a statement and became a movement. We’re the ones in the photos, at the practices, reading the bedtime stories, and passing down more than DNA — we’re passing down direction. 

From Baltimore to wherever you are in the whole wide world, we’re flipping the script with love.



Why Black Daddy Gang Exists


Black. Daddy. Gang.

Three words that the world tried to twist. 
Black — they told us that meant less than. 
Daddy — they tried to make that absent. 
Gang — they said that meant danger.

But put them together? 
Black Daddy Gang becomes the greatest love movement on this planet.

Because when Black fathers move as one, it’s not a threat — it’s a promise. 
A promise to protect. 
A promise to provide. 
A promise to be present.

We took the words they used against us and built a brotherhood with them. 
We turned stigma into strength. 
We turned labels into legacy.

And here’s the good take:

Black — that means culture. Resilience. Excellence. Our roots and our crown. 
Daddy — that means leader. Provider. First hero. The one who shows up, every time. 
Gang — that means family. Unity. A squad that moves with one purpose and has each other’s back for life.

Black Daddy Gang: Love made visible. Legacy made strong between dads tired of stereotypes and silence. Today, we’re building resources, community, and culture-shifting merch so fathers grow together, not alone. Want the full story? Visit /about.

About BDG

Our Leaders

Derrick “OOH” Jones

OG and Ancestor

Founder and visionary, he turned a conversation that happened between fathers with real-life struggles into strategies fathers can actually use. After he passed away, Wombatt took the mantle and ran with it to make sure the message lived on.

Terry “Wombatt” Jones

CTO

Content strategist and writer, he curates articles, videos, and tools that respect fathers’ realities. Community builder and moderator, he keeps conversations honest, safe, and focused on growth.

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We challenge, support, and encourage fathers to be better.

Contact us directly via email blackdaddygang@gmail.com

Daryell Mack

Designer

Designs our merch line so fathers can wear their pride, stories, and commitment out loud.